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immunization
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Are state bans on vaccine exemptions the right approach?
Is eliminating the religious or philosophical exemption from vaccinations the right public policy tool to stop and prevent measles outbreaks?…
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Self, AAP collaborate on library of vaccine images for free use
Photos accompanying news stories about vaccines are notoriously awful, both in effect and in verisimilitude. They often feature large needles…
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Lack of vaccinations leaves some older adults vulnerable
Many adults are not getting the vaccines they need; often because of the cost or a belief that they are…
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Confusion persists over timing of flu shots for older adults
Fall has arrived so it’s time for older adults to get their flu shots. Or is it? Older adults are…
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Panelists urge journalists to report on how vaccines save lives #ahcj15
As a measles outbreak late last year spread from Disneyland to seven U.S. states affecting at least 147 people, one…
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Journalists around the country track vaccination rates
Data from “Kindergarten Immunization – California” (silk.co) As many are reporting, the measles outbreak has parents…
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New ideas for an annual update: Older adults and vaccines
The season of coughing is around the corner. Ads for flu shots and other vaccinations are getting thicker too. Vaccinations…
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Vaccine waivers contribute to outbreak
In the wake of California’s public health director’s declaration that whooping cough has reached epidemic status, California Watch’s Christina Jewett…
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Will pharmacists play a role in H1N1 vaccinations?
In some states, pharmacists can administer influenza vaccinations. However, laws do differ from state to state. Some states allow pharmacists…